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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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